Survey - Focus Group on Aging Adults

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The City of Buda organized a focus group to discuss issues impacting older adults and their family caregivers. This discussion helped the City of Buda assess the state of current programs and services and better prepare for the future needs of an expanding population of older adults in Buda.

Please complete the survey below to help prioritize critical issues and needs addressed in the meeting. Your input will contribute greatly towards the next steps in the City of Buda’s community planning process.

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Please check the box that most closely identifies your role.

Caregiver of an Aging Adult

Senior Citizen

Service Provider

Other:

In your opinion, what are the most pressing concerns for individuals and their family members as they age?

Lack of doctors

Timely access to services

Transportation

Safety - including in-home and outside, sidewalks, improved street lighting

Maintaining independence

Scams - telephone, fraud, confusion

Increased need for volunteers to help with programs

Lack of handicap accessible parking

Caregiving Issues - increased access to support services

Need for more affordable and accessible housing options

Taxation issue - tax increases impacting older adults on fixed income

Other:

What do you think prevents older adults from getting services they need?

There is not a central place for information

Seniors not having a computer or knowledge of how to use one

Lack of transportation to service points

Lack of ongoing communication about available services

Other:

How do people in need access these services? Please tell us where they go or who they call in your area?

Onion Creek Senior Center's printed resource guide

Texas 211 - statewide information and referral phone line

Local senior programs

Newspaper

Nextdoor

Other:

Are there any other types of services you wish to see offered to aging adults or their caregivers?

Meals on Wheels

Educational classes (cooking, art, computer etc.)

Increased transportation or transit services (broader geographic reach)

More housing options

More assisted living options

Senior Day Care

Volunteer clearinghouse so seniors can find out about volunteer opportunities

Minor home repairs

Tax preparation assistance

Dementia - friendly education for local businesses

Other:

Please list any other important information you wish to address below.

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